Has anyone built one of these ?

I have not built it but I do know this kit is a modified 1999 rebox of the original 1989 issued "Western Star" kit. It has been reboxed in various forms many times. I understand the quality is pretty good on Italeri big trucks although they have fudged a few things on some kits. A kit was reissued at one point - a Peterbilt 359 I think - but based on a different truck co. with incorrect engine.

Thanks Julian , I was particularly interested to know what the engine is in the truck , and therefore what colour it should be painted . I asked one of the blokes I work with , who has a Western Star what kind of engine can as standard with the truck and he told me that it was up to the purchaser .Cummins , Detroit Diesel , or CAT . Although now Caterpillar makes their own trucks , and won't put one in another branded truck , apparently .
I'll look around before painting .

I miss the days when we had the Western Star plant our here in BC!
Here is a link to a "first look" at the Round2 re-issued AMT 1977 Western Star. I understand the have cleaned up the molds.

https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/amt/kit_amt_0724.shtml


some aftermarket items:

http://www.auslowe.com.au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=275&category_id=16&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=27

http://www.ppvintagekits.com/


http://www.aitruckmodels.com/